{"id":1444756,"date":"2026-04-23T10:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1444756"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T09:46:31","slug":"match-preview-qpr-vs-derby-25-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-qpr-vs-derby-25-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Queens Park Rangers vs Derby County: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Queens Park Rangers<\/a> welcome Derby County<\/a> to Loftus Road in a Championship<\/a> clash that pits mid-table hopes against a late-season push for the play-offs. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 15:00 on Saturday, and with both sides holding something to prove after a campaign of ups and downs, the match promises a fascinating contest between QPR’s high-volume attack and Derby’s more clinical, balanced approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on attacking stats, recent form, and the head-to-head edge, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Derby County to win, given their superior defensive record and more efficient attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We\u0019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Derby County to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Derby to win because they have outperformed QPR both defensively (55 goals conceded vs QPR’s 67) and in attack (63 goals from 476 shots, a more clinical rate). They’ve also won 7 of the last 15 meetings and have the play-off motivation edge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to both sides averaging over 1.3 goals scored per match, and QPR’s tendency to concede (67 goals in 44). Recent head-to-head history also favours BTTS, with attacking intent clear from both teams.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The story of these two teams is one of QPR’s inconsistency versus Derby’s push for the top six. Derby County currently sit 8th with 66 points, 8 clear of QPR in 13th. Both teams have played 44 matches, but Derby’s positive goal difference (+8) and stronger defensive record stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Derby County<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Queens Park Rangers<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n59<\/td>\n67<\/td>\n-8<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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